Equipment of the Royal Malaysian Navy

The equipment of the Royal Malaysian Navy can be subdivided into: vessels, aircraft, munitions, radar, small arms, vehicles, and attire.

List of Ships

All RMN ships carry the prefix KD (Malay : Kapal Di-Raja, literally "Royal Ship"), which is equivalent to "His Majesty's Ship" in English. The training vessel Tunas Samudra, however, carries a KLD prefix (Kapal Layar Di-Raja) to mean "His Majesty's Sailing Ship".

Class Image Type Ships Origin Quantity Notes
Submarines
ScorpéneAttack submarineKD Tunku Abdul Rahman
KD Tun Abdul Razak
 France2Armament:
Frigates
Maharaja LelaFrigateKD Maharaja Lela[1]
KD Syarif Masahor[1]
KD Raja Mahadi[1]
KD Mat Salleh[2]
KD Tok Janggut
KD Mat Kilau
 France
 Malaysia
1+(5)One completed;five under construction.[3][4][5][4][6][7]
Armament:[8]
LekiuFrigateKD Jebat
KD Lekiu
 UK2Armament:[11]
Corvettes
KasturiCorvetteKD Kasturi
KD Lekir
 Germany2Armament:[12]
LaksamanaCorvetteKD Laksamana Hang Nadim
KD Laksamana Tun Abdul Jamil
KD Laksamana Muhammad Amin
KD Laksamana Tan Pusmah
 Italy4Armament:[13][14]
Offshore patrol vessels
KedahOffshore patrol vesselKD Kedah
KD Pahang
KD Perak
KD Terengganu
KD Kelantan
KD Selangor
 Germany
 Malaysia
6Armament:[15]
KerisOffshore patrol vesselKD Keris[16]
KD Sundang[17]

 China
 Malaysia
2+(2)Two completed;two under construction.[18][19]

Armament:[20]

Fast attack crafts
PerdanaMissile boatKD Perdana
KD Serang
KD Ganas
KD Ganyang
 France4Armament:[21]
HandalanMissile boatKD Handalan
KD Perkasa
KD Pendekar
KD Gempita
 Sweden4Armament:[22]
JerungGunboatKD Jerung
KD Todak
KD Paus
KD Yu
KD Baung
KD Pari
 Germany6Armament:[23]
KerisGunboatKD Sri Perlis
KD Sri Johor
 UK2Armament:[24]
Sri TigaFast troop vesselKD Sri Tiga
KD Sri Gaya
 Malaysia2Armament:
CB90Fast interceptor craftTempur 11
Tempur 12
Tempur 13
Tempur 14
Tempur 15
Tempur 21
Tempur 22
Tempur 23
Tempur 24
Tempur 25
Tempur 32
Tempur 33
Tempur 34
Tempur 41
Tempur 42
Tempur 43
Tempur 44
 Sweden17Armament:
  • 3 × 12.7 mm Browning M2HB machine guns
Mines counter-measure vessels
MahamiruMinesweeperKD Mahamiru
KD Jerai
KD Ledang
KD Kinabalu
 Italy4
Amphibious warfare ships/Multi-purpose support ships
Sri Indera SaktiMulti-purpose support shipKD Sri Indera Sakti
KD Mahawangsa
 Germany2
Auxiliary ships
Bunga Mas LimaAuxiliary shipKA Bunga Mas Lima
KA Bunga Mas Enam
 Malaysia2132m ship with combat and support capabilities.
Tun AzizanAuxiliary shipKA Tun Azizan Malaysia1102m ship with combat and support capabilities.[25]
Submarine rescue ships
Mega BaktiSubmarine rescue shipMV Mega Bakti Singapore1
Training ships
Gagah SamuderaTraining shipKD Gagah Samudera
KD Teguh Samudera
 South Korea
 Malaysia
2
Tunas SamuderaTraining shipKLD Tunas Samudera UK1
Hydrographic survey vessels
PerantauHydro shipKD Perantau Germany1
Dayang SariHydro shipMV Dayang Sari Malaysia1
AishahHydro shipMV Aishah Malaysia1[26]

Aircraft

Aircraft Image Version Type Origin Quantity Notes
Helicopters
Westland Lynx
Super Lynx 300Anti-submarine warfare UK6Equipped with torpedoes or MBDA Sea Skua anti-ship missile and also use as OTHT.
Eurocopter Fennec
AS 555SNSurface surveillance France6Combat and OTHT capable.
Unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV)
Scan Eagle
Patrol UAV USA12Delivered in 2020.[27]

Munitions

Model Image Type Origin Quantity Notes
Air-to-surface missile (ASM)
Sea Skua Air-to-surface missile  UK 50[28] Used by Westland Lynx helicopter.[29][30]
Surface-to-air missile (SAM)
MICA Point defence missile system, Surface-to-air missile  France unknown To be installed on Maharaja Lela class frigate.[31]
Sea Wolf Guided missile system, Surface-to-air missile  UK 65[28] Used by Lekiu class frigate.[32][33][34]
Aspide Surface-to-air missile  Italy 48 Used by Laksamana class corvette.[35][36]
Anti-ship missile (AShM) and Land-attack cruise missile (LACM)
NSM Anti-ship and Land-attack cruise missile  Norway 100[28] To be installed on Maharaja Lela class frigate.[31]
Exocet Anti-ship missile  France 50[28] MM40 Block 2. Used by Lekiu class frigate and Kasturi class corvette.[34][37]
Otomat Anti-ship and Coastal attack missile  Italy 48[28] Otomat Mk 2. Used by Laksamana class corvette.[36]
Torpedoes
A244-S Torpedo  Italy 75[28] Used by Lekiu class frigate,Kasturi class corvette and Laksamana class corvette.[38][39]
Black Shark Torpedo  Italy 30[28] Used by Scorpene class submarine.[40]
Exocet Torpedo  France 40[28] SM39. Used by Scorpene class submarine.[41]

Radars

Model Image Type Origin Quantity Notes
Radars
Thales Nederland SMART-S Mk.IISearch radar Netherlands6Installed on Maharaja Lela class frigate.[42]
Ericsson SEA-GIRAFFESearch radar Sweden2Installed on Lekiu class frigate.[43]
TRS-3DSearch radar Germany6Installed on Kedah class OPV.[44]

Weapons

The standard weapons of all RMN personnel is Glock 17, Heckler & Koch P9S service pistols, M4 carbines, M16 rifles and FN MAG 58 general purpose machine guns. The RMN PASKAL units are often equipped with the most common specialised firearms including combat shotguns, submachine guns, assault rifles, carbines, sniper rifles, light machine guns, and grenade-based weapons that are generally found in most counter-terrorist tactical teams. The following are some of the weapons of the RMN ground forces:

ModelImageTypeCalibreOriginVersionDetails
Pistols
GlockPistol9×19mm Parabellum AustriaGlock 17
Glock 18C
Glock 19
Glock 26
Glock 34
Glock 17 is the standard service pistol for navy personnel.
Glock 18C to Glock 34 is used by PASKAL.[45]
P9Pistol9×19mm Parabellum GermanyP9SLimited service.[45]
P11Underwater Pistol7.62×36mm GermanyP11Used by PASKAL.[45]
P30Pistol9×19mm Parabellum GermanyP30Used by PASKAL.[45]
SP1Pistol9×19mm Parabellum South AfricaSP1Limited service.[45]
Shotguns
FP6Shotgun12 bore ItalyFP6Used by PASKAL.[45]
M870Shotgun12-gauge USAM870Used by PASKAL as a breaching shotgun.[45]
M1100Shotgun12-gauge USAM1100Used by PASKAL.[45]
Submachine guns
MP5Submachine gun9×19mm Parabellum GermanyMP5A5
MPK-A5
MP5N
MP5SD6
MLI
The weapon comes in multiple variants, from the standard MP5A5, MP5K-A5, MP5N and the suppressed MP5SD6. Used by PASKAL in night operations, close quarters (especially VBSS/GOPLATS), hostage rescue, and escort. A standard MP5A5 has been fitted with an RM Equipment M203PI grenade launcher.[45]
MP7Submachine gunHK 4.6×30mm GermanyMP7A1
MP7A2
Used by PASKAL.[45]
P90Submachine gunFN 5.7×28mm BelgiumP90Used by PASKAL.[45]
UMPSubmachine gun.45 ACP GermanyUMP45Used by PASKAL.[45]
Rifles
M4Carbine5.56×45mm NATO USA
 Malaysia
M4
M4A1 SOPMOD
Standard service rifle for Malaysian Armed Forces
Equipped with SOPMOD kit features a shortened quick-detachable M203 grenade launcher and leaf sight, an Insight Technologies AN/PEQ-2A visible laser/infrared designator, along with ECOS-N optical sight (a variant of the Aimpoint CompM2) and a night vision sight. Used by PASKAL.[45]
M16Assault rifle5.56×45mm NATO USAM16A1Still in used reservists or ceremonial only.
AK-100Assault rifle5.56×45mm NATO RussiaAK-101
AK-102
Used by PASKAL. Limited service.[45]
G36Assault rifle5.56×45mm NATO GermanyG36C
G36E
G36KE
Used by PASKAL.[45]
HK416Carbine5.56×45mm NATO GermanyD10RS
D14.5RS
D20RS
Used by PASKAL.[45]
M8Assault rifle5.56×45mm NATO Germany
 USA
XM8 Compact
XM8 Carbine
XM8 AR/DMR
XM8 LMG
Used by PASKAL. Available in four variants: the XM8 Compact Carbine or PDW, XM8 Carbine, Automatic Rifle, Designated marksmen rifle and Light machine gun.[45]
Machine guns
AmeliLight machine gun5.56×45mm NATO SpainAmeliStandard general purpose machine gun. Used by PASKAL.[45]
MinimiLight machine gun5.56×45mm NATO BelgiumMinimiBelt-fed but can be used with STANAG magazines. Standard squad automatic weapon. Used by PASKAL.[45]
MG4Light machine gun5.56×45mm NATO GermanyMG4-KEStandard squad automatic weapon, in service since 2010. Used by PASKAL.[45]
MAGGeneral purpose machine gun7.62×51mm NATO BelgiumMAGStandard general purpose machine gun. Used by all branches of the Royal Malaysian Navy. It can be attached to both navy assault vessels and tripods.[45]
SS-77General purpose machine gun7.62×51mm NATO South AfricaSS-77Standard general purpose machine gun. Mounted on PASKAL's Rigid Hull Fender Boat (RHFB).[45]
M2Heavy machine gun.50 BMG USAM2HB
GAU-21
Mounted on vessels or tripods.
Anti-aircraft machine gun, mounted on navy helicopters.
Designated marksman rifle (DMR) and Sniper rifles
AR-50Anti-materiel rifle.50 BMG USAAR-50Used by PASKAL.
AWSniper rifle.308 Winchester UKAWUsed by PASKAL.[45]
AW50Anti-materiel rifle.50 BMG UKAW50Standard long range and anti-materiel sniper rifle. Used by PASKAL as counter-sniper.[45]
DSR-1Sniper rifle.308 Winchester GermanyDSR-1Used by PASKAL.[45]
HK417Sharpshooter rifle7.62×51mm NATO GermanyHK417Used by PASKAL.[45]
MSG-90Sharpshooter rifle7.62×51mm NATO GermanyMSG-90A1Used by PASKAL.[45]
M24Designated marksman rifle7.62×51mm NATO USAM40A1Used by PASKAL.[45]
M14Sharpshooter rifle7.62×51mm NATO USAM14Limited service.[45]
RC-50Anti-materiel rifle.50 BMG USARC-50FStandard long range and anti-materiel sniper rifle. Used by PASKAL as counter-sniper.[45]
Grenade-based weapons
AG36Grenade launcher40×46mm SR GermanyAG36Single-shot underbarrel grenade launcher. Attached to HK416, G36 and XM8 some in stand-alone system. Used by PASKAL.[45]
M320Grenade launcher40×46mm SR GermanyM320Single-shot underbarrel grenade launcher. Attached to M4A1, HK416, G36 and XM8 some in stand-alone system. Used by PASKAL.[45]
HK GMGAutomatic grenade launcher40x53mm GermanyGMGHas a 320rpm rate of fire and an effective range of 1,500 m (4,900 ft)-2,000 m (6,600 ft). It is used for the suppression of enemy infantry and can be mounted on PASKAL assault boats and tripods.[45]
M203Grenade launcher40×46mm SR USAM203
M203A1
M203A2
M203PI
Single-shot underbarrel grenade launcher. Attached to M4/M4A1 (M203A1/A2), MP5A5 (M203PI) and M16A1 (M203).[45]
Mk 3HE grenade USAMk3A2
AN-M14Incendiary grenade USA
Mk 141 Mod 0Flashbang USA
AN M18Smoke grenade USA

Attire

Current attire
Name Pattern name(s) Pattern Image Notes
Digitalise grey camouflage The Royal Malaysian Navy (Malay: Tentera Laut Diraja Malaysia, TLDM) introduces the new digital camo pattern during 59th Merdeka Day Parade on 31 August 2016.
Harimau Gurun desert pattern It is a variant of Malay Tigerstripe Woodland pattern but with earth-brown stripes on a light green and sand-coloured background.
Working Dress Uniform

Historical Equipment

Ships

Class Image Type Ships Origin Quantity Notes
Submarines
Agosta classSubmarineOuessant (S623) France1Transferred by French Navy to Royal Malaysian Navy.Turned to the museum ship in Klebang, Malacca.
Frigates
KD Hang Tuah (Second GenerationFrigateKD Hang Tuah (F76) UK1Turned to the museum ship in Lumut, Perak.
KD Hang Tuah (First Generation)FrigateKD Hang Tuah (F433) UK1Scrapped
KD RahmatFrigateKD Rahmat (F24) UK1Scrapped
Patrol vessels
Musytari classOffshore patrol vesselKD Musytari
KD Marikh
 Malaysia2Transferred to Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency
Keris classPatrol vesselKD Keris
KD Sundang
KD Badek
KD Renchong
KD Tombak
KD Lembing
KD Serampang
KD Panah
KD Kerambit
KD Beladau
KD Kelewang
KD Rentaka
 UK12 Some ship was transferred to Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency.Some ship also was scrapped.
Multi-purpose support ships/Amphibious warfare ships
KD Sri InderapuraLanding Ship TankKD Sri Inderapura USA1Scrapped
Hydrographic survey vessels
KD MutiaraHydro shipKD Mutiara Malaysia1Scrapped

Aircraft

Class Image Type Ships Origin Quantity Notes
Helicopter
Westland WaspAnti-submarine warfareWasp MK 1 UK12One is preserved in Sultan Abu Bakar Museum in Pekan, Pahang.

Procurement

In the late 1980s, another renovation was taken by the Royal Malaysian Navy. Four Laksamana class corvettes were purchased from Italy. These compact ships were originally built for Iraq, but were not delivered due to international sanctions put in place against Iraq. A prominent addition to the fleet were two Lekiu class frigates. Based on the YARROW F2000 design, the two 2,300-ton frigates are armed with Exocet MM40 II SSM and the Sea Wolf VLS point defence SAM system with accommodation for one Westland Super Lynx helicopter. Malaysia had planned to add new batch of Lekiu frigates but this was cancelled in August 2009. Complementing the two Lekiu frigates are two German-built Kasturi class corvettes which were delivered in the early 1980s. Royal Malaysian Navy also purchased six Kedah class OPV and a batch of Keris class littoral mission ship to boost the fleet. In addition, the construction of six new Maharaja Lela class frigate also will make the Royal Malaysian Navy as a formidable power in the region.

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